Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Match Day and White Coat Ceremony Collage

Two classes celebrate different milestones on their journey to become doctors.

Santosha Veeramachaneni

For Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Class of 2025 student Santosha Veeramachaneni, writing stories is a way to 'improve access and equity in the community.'

Eric Kawana, Class of 2025 medical student

For medical student Eric Kawana, personal health issues have highlighted the importance of 'critical thinking' in medicine.

Medical student Daniel Houston

Daniel Houston founded student-led group Medical Students for Disability and Chronic Illness at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Courtney Thornton

After her sister's childhood cancer diagnosis, Courtney Thornton learned firsthand the importance of access to quality medical care.

man with climbing gear poses on rock cliff

Henderson native Kian Habashi's active lifestyle as an outdoor sports enthusiast made him a shoe-in for being cast in the series, set to broadcast in May.

three people posing for camera, two women and older male

A first-gen trailblazer, Irwin Munoz is becoming a physician to help others navigate the healthcare system.

woman posing in lobby

A focus on literacy set the foundation for Zaria Rayes' path to medical school.

Medical students stand with large cut out of a pink heart.

School of Medicine student reflects on how her volunteer experience is bridging the gap between the community and medicine.